Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) vs Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Kininvie
★ 5.00
£120
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Tormore
£115
| Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) | Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Kininvie | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.6% | 50% |
| Age | 17 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £120 | £114.77 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £115 vs £120.
For beginners: Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £114.77)
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£114.77 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 17 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Kininvie?
Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Kininvie 17 Year Old 1996 (Batch 1)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old 1988 (cask 13189) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)